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Kraken CEO: Regulators Let Bad Guys Get Big and Blow Up to Serve Their Agenda
22.2.2023
The CEO of crypto exchange Kraken, Jesse Powell, says U.S. regulators “let the bad guys get big and blow up because it serves their agenda.” The executive explained: “Bad guys operate with huge competitive advantages. They suck up users, revenue, and venture capital that would...
Original Bitcoin Wizard Artist Raises Nearly $150,000 in BTC via Lightning, Despite Criticism From Bitcoin Maximalists
21.2.2023
On Monday, crypto proponent Udi Wertheimer shared a story on Twitter explaining how he and the Taproot Wizards helped an artist who created the original 2013 bitcoin wizard meme raise nearly $150,000 in bitcoin. While the minting and sale were successful, Wertheimer explained that bitcoin...
Chainalysis: Crypto Scam Revenue Dropped 46% in 2022
21.2.2023
Revenue from cryptocurrency scams dropped 46% in 2022, according to blockchain data analytics firm Chainalysis. “We attribute most of this decline to market conditions, as scam performance tends to worsen when cryptocurrency prices are in decline,” the firm explained. ‘Crypto Scam...
Expert Predicts Looming Economic Collapse as BRICS Nations Unite Against the Dollar
20.2.2023
Andy Schectman, CEO of Miles Franklin Precious Metals Investments, explained in a recent interview that the five leading emerging economies—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, collectively known as BRICS nations—are “coalescing against the dollar.” Schectman believes that...
Binance Expects to Pay Fines to Settle With US Regulators for Past Conduct: Report
18.2.2023
Crypto exchange Binance expects to pay fines to U.S. authorities to settle regulatory and law-enforcement investigations over its past conduct, the company’s chief strategy officer reportedly said. When Binance began its business, the company was unfamiliar with the rules it needed to comply...
Ethereum Shanghai upgrade, explained
17.2.2023
There is a new upgrade on the chain called Ethereum Shanghai. Is that bullish or bearish for Ether and the crypto market?
What are the applications of NFTs in supply chains?
15.2.2023
PFP NFTs have seen a lot of adoption over the years. Can NFTs be valuable in real-world scenarios and address pain points with supply chains?
DeFi vs. Web3: Key differences explained
13.2.2023
DeFi is built on top of existing smart contract platforms like Ethereum, while Web3 is built on the internet itself. Here are other ways they differ
Bitcoin miners as energy buyers, explained
11.2.2023
Bitcoin miners as energy buyers utilize renewable energy sources and excess electricity offered by utility companies to fuel their mining operations
What Was That Giant Infected In The Last Of Us Episode 5?
11.2.2023
If you just finished watching episode five of HBO’s The Last of Us, you might be wondering just what that giant infected was that the show made a big deal about but didn’t actually bother to explain. Well friends, what you saw is colloquially called a bloater by characters like Joel and Ellie,...
What is a coinbase transaction?
10.2.2023
A coinbase transaction is the first transaction created in each new block, and it has key features that differentiate it from other transactions
Crypto Long & Short: Bitcoin's 'Golden Cross' Explained
8.2.2023
This much talked about technical indicator has value, yet doesn’t tell the whole story
What are phygital NFTs, and how do they work?
7.2.2023
Discover the unique world of phygital NFTs and how they combine the physical and digital realms to create a new level of ownership and authenticity
What are decentralized social networks?
6.2.2023
Explaining Web3 social networks — their benefits, challenges and how they work
How to protect against crime in the metaverse
4.2.2023
To protect against crime in the metaverse, take precautions, such as using secure passwords, and report suspected criminal activities to law enforcement
Genshin Impact’s Queer Backlash, Explained
3.2.2023
The Genshin Impact community can’t seem to stop harassing its voice actors. A few days ago, a queer Genshin voice actor made a negative tweet about “fujoshi,” a term most commonly attributed to straight women who consume anime media about gay men. The resulting firestorm of online harassment...
DOJ-Appointed US Trustee Objects to Subpoena Request in FTX Bankruptcy Case
3.2.2023
Following a request from FTX lawyers to subpoena FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) and members of his family, the U.S. Trustee appointed by the Department of Justice has filed an opposition to the request. The U.S. Trustee explained that the motion would duplicate the efforts of the federally...
Economist Peter Schiff Explains Why Bitcoin and Gold Are up This Year — ‘They’re Rising for Opposite Reasons’
25.1.2023
Economist and gold bug Peter Schiff has explained why bitcoin and gold are going up this year. “They’re rising for opposite reasons,” he said, claiming that the price of gold is climbing as investors view the metal as a hedge against inflation and a weaker dollar. Peter Schiff...
Morgan Stanley CEO Says Inflation Has Peaked and China Has Made a Major Pivot
22.1.2023
Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman says two changes have happened recently that “really matter” to the economy. The executive explained that inflation has clearly peaked and China has made a “major, major pivot” economically. Morgan Stanley’s CEO on U.S. Economy...
What are hierarchical deterministic (HD) crypto wallets?
19.1.2023
A hierarchical deterministic wallet uses a single seed to create an infinite number of addresses, allowing users to recover funds using a master key